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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 446.49 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 446.49 and 230.43 is: 317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 446.49 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/446.49 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 446.49 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 102,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,884.69/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.84

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